

Stop Bullying in Schools: It takes a Village
It seems a straightforward task. Simply create a no-tolerance policy and, Voila', problem solved. However, this psychologically complex and emotionally charged issue is not that easily thwarted. The social dynamic of young people are such that the majority of the time bullying is silent, under the table, and the victims are unlikely to report incidents, feeling there is no safety net. In a recent nationwide study, almost 90% of students aged 12-16 reported having been bullied